Mock Trials
Program Coordinator: Dr.
Evelyn Schneider
845-255-8730
845-255-1954 (fax)
Congratulations to Port Jervis, the 2008 Mock Trials competition winner!
The Mock Trials program, coordinated by the Orange-Ulster BOCES is sponsored by the New York State Bar Association. Each year,teams from a number of Orange County high schools are given theopportunity to analyze and interpret a trial prepared by the NYSBA and to present their interpretation in a courtroom before a county judge. To prepare for the tournament, each school has a teacher coach as well as a local attorney working with them to teach them the nuances of the courtroom and presentation skills. This experience is one that cannot be duplicated in the classroom. The winner of the county tournament goes on to regionals with the possibility of going to the state tournament.
Orientation Follow-up Letter (pdf)
Click here for Mock Trial Requirements (pdf)
Mock Trials Dates 2009- Coming Soon!
Orientation |
Simulation |
Rounds 1 & 2 |
Single Eliminations and Semi-Finals |
County Finals and Awards Ceremony |
Region IV Tournament |
Participating School Districts
Chester Union Free School District |
Cornwall Central School District |
Goshen Central School District |
Highland Falls Central School District |
John S. Burke Catholic |
Marlboro Central School District |
Minisink Valley Central School District |
Monroe-Woodbury Central School DIstrict |
Pine Bush Central School District |
Port Jervis City School District |
Valley Central Central School District |
Warwick Valley Central School District |